Our very own Frank Glunn received The Retired MilitaryPerson of The Year Award from The Destin Chamber. We can not think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious award. Frank is very involved in the chamber and in the community. We are proud to have him in the Pelican Family. Way to go Frank!
Vision Airlines announced Wednesday plans to offer low-fare, non-stop service from NWF Regional Airport to Niagara Falls and Miami starting December 17th. One-way fares will start at $79 to Niagara Falls and $69 to Miami. Additional destinations are expected to be announced in the next four weeks and should start in early 2011. For flight information visit: http://www.visionairlines.com/index.php
Sago Restaurant recently opened in the former Trader Vic’s location in The Palms of Destin. The restaurant is beautifully appointed with a warm upscale island feel. The back-lit fully stocked bar welcomes you into the main dining room. Seating is available inside and out with cozy booths, comfy sofas or table dining. Full panel windows offer views of lush landscaping and the tropical oasis pool area. A private dining room provides a gorgeous backdrop for any intimate gathering or reserve the dining room for larger events. The creative menu allows diners to experience a selection of favorite island foods prepared in two timeless cooking methods – the fun and flair of Asian wok cuisine and the slow cooking style captured in the Chinese ancient clay oven. A children’s menu is also available. Sago is open for dinner Tuesday -Saturday/5-9 pm. Stop by and check out the wonderful new dining experience in Destin. For more information: http://www.palmsofdestin.com/Dining/
LifeWay Christian Stores opened a location last week in The Shoppes at Paradise Key in Destin. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy the fresh new 5,000 SF store offering a variety of Christian items for the entire family including books, music, studies, greeting cards, DVDs, church resources, gift items and more. The official Grand Opening is set for 9/25-10/23 with special promotions and Veggie Tale characters! A wonderful addition to the area.
Pelican Real Estate held a contest this summer involving real estate sales, listings and birdhouses? Sounds like a strange combination, but it worked! Top Sales honors go to Craig Duran in our Calypso office and Top Listing honors go to Shelley Elley in our Fort Walton Beach office. The grand prize winners received an iPad. In conjunction with the agent contest, each Pelican office decorated a birdhouse. The birdhouses were judged by celebrity judge, Laurie Hood, Founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge. The birdhouses were decorated with LOTS of personality and style making it very hard for our judge to choose a winner. After a survey of the birdhouses, our Destin Summit office was declared the winner! The birdhouses were donated to Alaqua to auction off at several of their local events. All proceeds will benefit Alaqua and their missions. The contest was a huge success due the support of the Administrative Directors in each office. What a fun way to wrap up the summer!
Those who know Forever 21…LOVE IT! The store offers on- trend fashions for women, men and children. This modern store appeals to all age groups looking for a fashion forward style at amazing price points. The Los Angeles based chain has over 460 throughout the US. With plans to open this fall, Forever 21 will be a wonderful addition to the tenant mix at the Commons. For addtional store information, visit www.forever21.com.
Business Facilities Magazine has ranked Panama City #1 on its list of Top Metro Areas for Economic Growth Potential for communities with populations less than 200,000. In their July/August issue, the magazine states “ in our small population sub-category, Panama City, FL remains front-and- center on our growth radar. As we detailed in our June cover feature [Editor’s Location Picks], it would be hard to find a better example of the seemingly overnight transformation of a region than the current activity on the Florida panhandle. One of the nation’s largest economic development initiatives is taking shape amidst the pine trees and pristine beaches in Northwest Florida near Panama City.” The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and surrounding development were sited as contributors to the #1 ranking. To read the article in it’s entirety : http://www.businessfacilities.com/Rankings/BFJulAug10_METRO_RANKINGS.PDF
It was the news that area officials were hoping for: A new mission — and jobs — are headed to Tyndall Air Force Base.
Tyndall’s future will include the addition of a new F-22 Raptor squadron, officials announced Thursday, with the base receiving 21 new fighter jets as part of the Air Force’s consolidation of its F-22 fleet.
Rep. Allen Boyd, D-Monticello, said the Air Force’s decision to add an operational squadron to the base’s exist-ing F-22 combat training mission would result in the addition of almost 600 personnel at the base and stemmed from government and area civic leaders’ continued efforts to secure Tyndall a follow-on mission.
Thursday’s announcement comes months after Tyndall started the drawdown of its two F-15 squadrons, as part of an Air Force-wide restructuring plan. (more…)
Lowe’s Home Improvement has recently finalized the purchase of a 20- acre outparcel adjacent to the Bass Pro Shop in Destin Commons. Construction is expected to start sometime next year and should take 12 months to complete. Welcome to the Emerald Coast!
Coastal Living’s July/August issue had a great list of reasons for loving the coast… At the beach, no one raises an eyebrow when adults act like kids…Lounging under an umbrella for nine straight hours is considered normal…Our best memories are made there-on vacation, on a sunset walk, on a dare on a surfboard…At get-togethers, the dress code is always “come as you are”…It’s where we seem to get our best night’s sleep…Food tastes better at the shore. In fact, you’re practically required to indulge. Ice cream before noon? But of course!…Dolphins smile…Pelicans dive…Crabs crawl sideways…When you are on “beach time”, everything is go with the flow. No schedules. No rushing. No stress…Cocktail hour is really a race between you and the melting ice…Everybody smiles bigger when they have a sun kissed glow on their cheeks! Yes, we do love living at the beach! Come join us and become our neighbor!
